Friday Storytime: Rachel Flaherman ’16 and Maureen Flaherman Tell a Serendipitous Story

February 22, 2013

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG.

Rachel and Maureen’s story – click to listen

Welcome to the second installment of Friday Storytime! This weekly feature showcases student voices, each sharing a brief, personal story in audio form. In today’s world, taking a few minutes to truly listen and be present is difficult but important. Storytelling is a valuable way to connect, learn, and feel.

Above is a link to a story told by Rachel Flaherman ’16 and her 16 year-old sister Maureen, who is visiting Swarthmore this week. The buying of a raffle ticket leads to an unexpected conclusion. Even the Mayor of San Francisco  had trouble believing it.

If you have a 4 to 5 minute-long story you would like to share, please email aholtzm1@swarthmore.edu to set up a recording time. This month’s theme is Serendipity.

 

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